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Over 100 Vital Things To Do At University To Increase Your Employability

  • 1. Study your hardest to get a 2.1
  • 2. Visit your careers service at least once
  • 3. Join three student societies and be actively involved in one
  • 4. Keep your CV up to date every month
  • 5. Don't just apply for schemes but also opportunities with SMEs
  • 6. Be your course rep for a year
  • 7. Be flexible about your career options. Have a contingency plan
  • 8. Volunteer for something. Check out VSO
  • 9. Ask for tutor for a written reference before you leave
  • 10. Make friends - a wide network may result in job offers
  • 11. Start a new sport or hobby
  • 12. Register with a specialist graduate recruitment agency
  • 13. Set yourself regular careers-related objectives (see below)
  • 14. By the end of year one have explored potential career opportunities
  • 15. By the end of year one have found some relevant work experience in this field
  • 16. By the end of year two developed a draft CV and practical interview skills
  • 17. By the end of year two undertaken more extensive work experience (building on year one)
  • 18. By the end of year two participated in presentations and several key skills courses
  • 19. By the end of year three gained at least one job offer in your chosen field
  • 20. By the end of year three gained a clearer idea of future career opportunities
  • 21. By the end of year three... Please LOGIN / JOIN (FREE) for full story!
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